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Management of birth, postpartum care and breastfeeding - Polish recommendations and guidelines during SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.
Wszolek, Katarzyna M; Chmaj-Wierzchowska, Karolina; Wilczak, Maciej.
  • Wszolek KM; Department of Maternal and Child Health, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poland. polozna.kasia.wszolek@gmail.com.
  • Chmaj-Wierzchowska K; Department of Maternal and Child Health, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poland.
  • Wilczak M; Department of Maternal and Child Health, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poland.
Ginekol Pol ; 92(5): 387-391, 2021.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1207898
ABSTRACT
SARS-CoV-2 pandemic is an unusual phenomenon in the modern obstetric and midwifery history. Hospital staff from the isolation wards were trained in the safety and proper use of the hazardous materials suit and the proper managing of the biohazard materials. We were not expecting the situation, so we started to create more restrictions than facilities for mothers giving birth. In the context of infection risk for the fetus, scientists still search for vertical transmission evidence, but available data are ambiguous, and more research is needed. Concerning the infant safety and to minimalize the infection risk for medical teams, the first Polish guidelines published by the national consultants in obstetrics, midwifery, neonatology, and perinatology regarding the safest formula of birth were as the following in the case of confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection, the cesarean section for epidemic indications should be considered, except in an advanced or rapid labor. In the lately updated consensus (14th May), it was written that because the risk of vertical and intranatal SARS-CoV-2 transmission seemed to be low, the SARS-CoV-2 infection was not the main indication to perform cesarean section for any longer. Regardless of the birth formula, the newborns are separated from their mothers immediately after the labor in Polish obstetrician hospitals. The Polish Lactation Study Centre, consociating International Breastfeeding Certified Lactation Consultant, recommends feeding the newborn with its own mother's milk, even if she is infected with SARS-CoV-2 and isolated from her infant.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Breast Feeding / Practice Guidelines as Topic / Infectious Disease Transmission, Vertical / COVID-19 / Health Promotion Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Female / Humans / Infant / Pregnancy Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Journal: Ginekol Pol Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: GP.a2021.0059

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Breast Feeding / Practice Guidelines as Topic / Infectious Disease Transmission, Vertical / COVID-19 / Health Promotion Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Female / Humans / Infant / Pregnancy Country/Region as subject: Europa Language: English Journal: Ginekol Pol Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: GP.a2021.0059